Anatomical Directions and Positions Review

Front

Which plane divides the body into top and bottom?

Back

Transverse plane

Front

What is the term for a body part that is close to the midline?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for a body part that is far from the point of origin?

Back

Distal

Front

What is the term for a body part that is on the dorsal side of the arm?

Back

Posterior

Front

What side of the body is being shown?

Back

Anterior

Front

What side of the body is being shown?

Back

Posterior

Front

What direction is the arrow pointing?

Back

Superior

Front

What direction is the arrow pointing? Inferior, Proximal, Superior, Superficial

Back

Inferior

Front

What direction are the arrows pointing? Deep, Medial, Lateral, Distal

Back

Medial

Front

What direction are the arrows pointing?

Back

Distal